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Send us Fan Mail On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about glimmers. We explain what glimmers are (and how they’re the opposite of triggers), why they matter, and how you can start spotting them in your everyday life. We hope you find something useful, and even a little bit inspiring, in here. Love, Polly & Lucy xxx Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SI...

Send us Fan Mail Living a Life of Adventure, my wonderful guest Lynn Stephenson talks all about her solo travels to 177 countries. In this episode of Thrive Solo, Lynn shares her incredible journey of becoming a full-time traveler after selling her house over two and a half years ago. Lynn has visited 177 countries and delves into her experiences of solo travel, the freedom it brings, and the kind...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking all things protein. As a woman of a certain age (as well as one who has been diagnosed with osteopenia), I'm borderline obsessed with protein. But it's not just me who needs get more into my diet — most of us aren't getting enough. Listen to find out why I've become a protein geek and why you should too.  Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about getting stuck in negativity and how the words we speak out into the world really matter. Everyone loves a good moan, but do you ever find yourself telling the same story over and over again? Whilst it may feel good to complain and rant in the moment, it’s not actually doing us any favours if we keep repeating the s...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the wonderful Nadia Huq. Nadia is one of my fabulous Thrive Solo membership women, and so it goes without saying that she is single and doesn’t have kids! Nadia works in technology in the government as her day job, but her real passion is writing which she also does regularly, via both Medium & Substack. She writes about all sorts of things...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's minisode, I'm talking about why we should all be aiming to make a dick of ourselves on a regular basis.  Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.l...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into the topic of energy hygiene. Given that we’re 99.9% energy, it’s vital that we’re protecting and preserving our own. We unpack what energy hygiene actually means, explore the subtle and not-so-subtle ways our energy can be drained, and share simple ways to keep your energy field clear and protected. We hope there’s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Thrive Solo, I'm joined by Kinneret Lahad, an associate professor and Head of the Gender Studies Program at Tel Aviv University, and author of 'A Table For One: A Critical Reading Of Singlehood, Gender and Time.' Kinneret discusses her work on the cultural biases and societal timelines imposed on single women, the internalised shame surrounding si...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about a recent email I sent to my list about what it's like being a woman in this world. On my regular early morning walks by the coast, I often find myself looking back over my shoulder, just in case there is a lone male following me, or lurking in the bushes. This constant sense of fear of the opposite sex is something that us wome...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursdays Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about 8 ways to raise your vibration. Our energy matters. And it is powerful in terms of creating our realities. So raising our vibration on a regular and consistent basis is hugely important. Polly and I discuss simple and effective ways to shift out of those low vibes and into higher ones like joy and gratitude. We hope you’...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Julia Hotz. Julia is a journalist and award-winning author of The Connection Cure — the first book chronicling the science, stories, and spread of social prescribing. She helps other journalists report on evidence-backed ideas at the Solutions Journalism Network, and advises health organisations like Walk with a Doc and Social Pres...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm asking the question: are you playing small? So many of us — especially women — are not living into our highest potential, even though we know deep down that we're capable of more. Why is this? Listen to this episode if you're tired of holding yourself back, getting in your own way, and not showing up as the fullest expression of you. It...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how to create a life you don’t feel the need to escape from. Ever catch yourself counting down to the weekend or living for your next holiday? You’re not alone - so many of us slip into that ‘just get through it’ mode. But what if, instead, you could shift your perspective and find ways to enjoy every day, rather than w...

Send us Fan Mail Pre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book This week on the podcast, I’m doing a collaboration episode with fellow podcaster, Elizabeth Joy. The host of the podcast 'Other Than Motherhood', Elizabeth lives in Dubai and enjoys a life without children.  Other Than Motherhood seeks to expand the co...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about one of my favourite topics — energy, of the vibrational frequency kind. Most of us know by now that whatever the energy we're putting out into the world, is what we're going to attract back into our lives. And because our emotions are simply 'energy in motion', the question we need to ask ourselves is: how we fee...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Monday Motivation, Polly and I are talking about AI. We chat about how we’re both using AI (specifically the free version of ChatGPT), and how we’re finding it useful in our businesses; we also share how we both use it like a virtual assistant, asking it to perform various tasks for us as we would if it was an actual assistant. Whether you love it or hate it, AI is happ...

Send us Fan Mail Pre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book. If you're in the UK, pre-order direct from Bloomsbury and get a 25% Discount by using the code: SHS25 at checkout! https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/shiny-happy-singles-9781399416436/ My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous James Reeves. James is an a...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about how us humans seem to thrive on drama — or at least some of us do, some of the time. Whether it's drama in a romantic relationship, or a drama that's going on with a friend, do we get a buzz out of the chaos? And do we mistake those intense emotions for love or excitement? Press 'Play' and let me know what you th...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about pets. We share how our own pets bring us so much joy and explore why animals can be such healing additions to our lives. We chat about how pets can help regulate our nervous systems, bring us back to the present moment, and lift our mood on the days we need it most. We hope you enjoy this conversation. Love  Polly &am...

Send us Fan Mail Pre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book. If you're in the UK, pre-order direct from Bloomsbury and get a 25% Discount by using the code: SHS25 at checkout! https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/shiny-happy-singles-9781399416436/ My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Yidan Xiong. Born and raise...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm asking the question of whether or not we're actually meant to 'settle down' with one person for the rest of our lives. Despite being led to believe that marriage and babies are what we're all supposed to be striving for, the goal of life could also be growth, adventure, and freedom . Press 'Play' and let me know what...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, we’re talking all about me! Last week, we delved into Polly’s business and offerings, so this week we’re doing the same with mine. I talk all about my podcast, Thrive Solo, my membership, also called Thrive Solo, and my new book, Shiny Happy Singles, which comes out on 19th June. (The US version, Thrive Solo, comes out on 24th June.) If you’re in...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the brilliant Pooja Venkatraman. Pooja is a double Harvard graduate, ex-management consultant, and former stressed-out over-achiever turned life coach, who helps high-stress, high achievers get clear on what they want to do next, take the next steps, and create the lives they actually want. She is also a member of my Thrive Solo membership. Poo...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about the more serious things that parents have to deal with, and how us singles don't have to concern ourselves with any of them them.  From the perils of social media and smart phones, to the unfathomable mental load of being a mum, and the planet we're leaving the next generation with, I share my thoughts on why choosing to r...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I dive into the work that Polly does, and discuss the topic of breathing. Yes, we are all breathing all of the time but the question is how are you breathing? We explore why so many of us aren’t breathing as efficiently as we could be, why that really matters, and how it could be affecting your energy, stress levels, and overall w...